Kingdom Housing Association has unveiled 29 new affordable homes at its latest development, Station Court in Pittenweem.

The project, which began construction in April 2024, is a collaboration with Campion Homes and is designed to boost housing availability in an area where house prices are often unachievable for many.

Members of the Kingdom Boards, local councillors Sean Dillon and Fiona Corps, and Kingdom Group Chief Executive Tom Barclay toured the site with Kingdom Housing Association Chair Linda Leslie. Leslie said: “Here at Pittenweem, the development is another example of our team providing top-quality homes where they’re needed. The amount of hard work that’s gone into this project is incredible and I’m so impressed with the finished homes.”

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Councillor Sean Dillon reinforced the challenges of affordable housing in the East Neuk. He said: “House prices in this area over the past few years are significantly higher than the national average, and with short-term lets dominating, there are very few private rentals available. I grew up here, and a lot of young people move on just to find affordable accommodation.” Dillon and fellow councillor Fiona Corps are supportive of developments that encourage families to live in the area, particularly in light of falling school rolls.

The development comprises 29 homes for social rent, with a mix of property types including a two-bedroom wheelchair bungalow, two-bedroom cottage flats, and two, three, four, and five-bedroom family homes. All the homes are designed to meet housing for varying needs and will achieve the Bronze Standard of Sustainability. The properties are fitted with air source heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and lower utility bills.